Hello Earth!

Fewer than 600 people have ever seen our world from space and only a couple of dozen have travelled far enough away to seen the Earth as a planet against the infinity of space. All have found viewing their homeworld from beyond to be a profound experience. Russian cosmonaut Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsJanuary 19, 2012 ago

Human Exploration

Apollo 15: Into the Mountains of the Moon

Apollo 15 was sent to the Moon in July 1971, its primary mission goals to explore the spectacular Hadley-Appenine region, carry out scientific experiments from orbit and evaluation of new and improved Apollo equipment,including the Lunar Rover. Here is the story of possibly the most ambitious Apollo moon landing. Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsJuly 28, 2011 ago

James Irwin

Hello Earth!

Apollo 15: Into the Mountains of the Moon